Senators 4, Lightning 1
This is a classic homer series. The Sens can’t win in Tampa and the Lightning can’t win in Ottawa. The Sens are 8-1-0 in their last nine home games against Tampa.
Record: 34-19
Exact scores predicted: 2

Senators 4, Lightning 3If it’s not a matinee game at the Canadian Tire Centre, I like the Senators odds a lot more. Besides, at some point, the team is going to have to beat Ben Bishop, right?
Record: 29-24
Exact scores predicted: 2

Senators 3, Lightning 2Sure, Ben Bishop has a perfect record against the Senators in his career (he’s 3-0) and he’s done incredibly well on the road (12-4) and he should definitely be in serious contention for the Vezina Trophy this season, but can stop Stephane Da Costa?!?!
Record: 22-31
Exact scores predicted: 0

Senators 4, Lightning 2
It’s hard to like the Sens at home this year but the fact they’ve beaten the Bolts 8 of their last 9 times in this rink is proof enough for me. Plus, my delusional theory about teams looking past Ottawa when Montreal is their next stop gets tested again tonight. I call it the Crescent Street Factor.
Record: 30-23
Exact scores predicted: 2